Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games is one of the biggest multi-sport events in the world, held once every four years. Often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’, it brings together athletes from the 70 nations and territories of the Commonwealth.

Scotland has a proud history of success. From the first Games in 1930 through to a record-breaking medal haul at Glasgow 2014.

Events

Outwith the Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Games Scotland organises and supports a number of other events throughout the year.

These include the Commonwealth Games Scotland AGM, the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards and the Team Scotland Series, which brings together Scottish Championship events across 13 Commonwealth Games sports.

Supporters

Team Scotland is the nation’s favourite team and enjoys passionate support from Scots at home and abroad.

At Glasgow 2014 Team Scotland benefitted from magnificent home crowd support, spurring the athletes on to our highest ever tally of 53 medals. As Team Scotland now targets its most successful ever overseas Games in 2018, join us on the journey to Gold Coast and show your support!

Darren Burnett

Lawn Bowls

Darren Burnett

Lawn Bowls, Singles - Men, Triples - Men

Darren was introduced to bowls via his family, his late father Willie representing Scotland. Since the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow he has been competing in both the World Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Championships winning double gold at the 2016 World Indoor Championships in the Men’s and Mixed Pairs and a bronze medal at the 2016 World Outdoor Championships in New Zealand.